Working Pressure versus Operation Pressure

[gasmarc]

I have to agree with CMairiD . I remember doing my ACOPS years ago and this old engineer thats was a Foreman for a heating firm , Well what he came out with was a serious concern regarding gas safety . At the time I thought bloody hell and this guy is in charge . Regarding bridging things out that should only ever be done for test purposes and should NEVER EVER be left in place as far as I am concerned

 

[martin b]

working pressure is not operating pressure. operating pressure is the same as burner pressure.

 

[Hobo128]

working pressure is not operating pressure. operating pressure is the same as burner pressure.

Cheers for the confirmation mate. I thought so.

 

[PlumbBobBob]

nothing wrong with having been a bus driver 😀

 

[gasmarc]

Yes good point Steve I use to drive a bus , truck , van, dumper,bike ,motor bike ,mo mo ,lol

 

[ambrosia]

fast trackers often havent had time to learn any bad habits,
also dont underestimate theyre determination to become an engineer many of them have invested their savings and gone back to college

 

[Nostrum]

Working pressure is at the meter whilst appliance is working to check governor/regulator

Operating pressure is burner pressure at burner to check gas valve is set correctly

Inlet pressure is testing pipework whilst appliance is working

Standing pressure is the useless one

Thats how I know it

 

[Solo Heating]

I did my ACS exams for the 3rd time last month and one of the written questions concerned what I would do if the working pressure at the meter was out of range of normal. But instead of asking me to list what should be done....contact ESP etc etc, it asked that I assume I was an operative for an ESP and had to alter the regulator on the meter myself.

I spoke to my examiner who agreed the question was strange but that perhaps it is included because there are steps in place to change the rules about which gas operatives can change the meter pressure if incorrect. Let's face it, how many seals do we find that are broken?

Food for thought.....

 

[martin b]

Working pressure is at the meter whilst appliance is working to check governor/regulator

Operating pressure is burner pressure at burner to check gas valve is set correctly

Inlet pressure is testing pipework whilst appliance is working

Standing pressure is the useless one

Thats how I know it

and me

 

[jhon lennon]

most of em cant even gas rate the boiler could be on fire in front of em and if the fga said it was ok they would believe it thats not just bg though ive worked at a few places and never cease to be amazed by the level of laziness of some people